Glid plate, diff cover or both?

I have had my jeep about a year now and have not done any serious off roading yet. A few days after getting my 08 jkur I did manage to sink it up to the bumper in mud at a local off road park (ooops) (Thank God another jeep with a winch bailed me out).

My jeep now wears a warn vr8000, ace rock sliders, stinger bumper and high lift jack. ( maybe it was overkill but i went with a 60" red high lift )I have put in a CB and bartact front seat covers. i also have defoliators and an inflator that hooks to a battery.

I am wonering what I need to add for real off roading, like the rubicon trail. I think Jeep jamboree requires diff cover or glide plate or maybe both?


Should i get diff covers, glide plates or both and do i need that for both front and rear diff?

I have not lifted my jeep yet, i know I want a 3 inch lift either rubicon express or teraflex

my jeep came withn 34" bfg at ko2 baja champion tires, when i wear those out I plan on going to 35"

my end game is something i can off road with a short learning curve and not sacrifice any daily driver characteristics.

I know should probably find a jeep club to join but i dont get a lot of time off and I want to make sure my jeep is ready when I start hitting the trails

thanks in advance